Troop 227 Newsletter June 2006


Introduction

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elcome to the thirty-first edition of our Troop 227 Newsletter.  To learn more about Boy Scouts, please visit us at any troop activity, speak to a troop leader, or visit one of the following websites.

          http://www.bsatroop227.org

http://www.mtcbsa.org

http://www.scouting.org

 

Narrows of the Harpeth Canoe Trip

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n May 19-20, 2006, Troop 227 and several guests canoed approximately 11 miles on the Harpeth River on the section known as Narrows of the Harpeth.  Once upon a time Boxwell was located there.

 

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anoes were flipping over like it was going out of style.  In some cases, they even flipped over accidentally.  For some, this was their first-ever time to go canoeing.  A good time was had by all.

 

Flag Planting

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n May 27, 2006, Troop 227 Scouts and their families served together to help honor America’s fallen service men and women.  They met early that morning and planted United States of America flags on all of the gravesites at the Nashville National Cemetery.  We congratulate this group on a job well done.

 

Boxwell Summer Camp

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sk any Boy Scout what is their favorite thing about Scouting and nine out of ten will tell you they love summer camp.  It is difficult to put into a few words why summer camp is so much fun.  You really need to try it for yourself to understand.

 

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his will be the fourth year in a row Troop 227 has attended summer camp at Boxwell.  Many rank advancements and merit badges will be earned, but better than that, these young men will grow another giant step toward becoming the kind of men we all want to see them become.  They will develop good character, strong values, and excellent leadership.

 

Upcoming Troop Events

·        June 2-4 – OA Spring Ordeal.

·        June 5 – Court of Honor, 6:30 PM.  Crieve Hall Chapel.  Class A uniform.  Bring refreshments.

·        June 12 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.

·        June 19 – Troop meeting.  6:30 PM. 

·        June 25-30 – Summer Camp at Boxwell.  Monthly PLC will be conducted during camp week.

 

Future Dates

·        July 28-30 – Fishing trip.

·        Aug. 27-29 – Wilderness Survival.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

·        Andy Richter

Assistant Scoutmasters

·        Scott Burner

·        John Hammond

·        Chris Paul

·        Mike Vantrease

·        Gene Wright

Troop Committee Chairman

·        Truman Bean

Charter Organization Rep

·        Ray Frizzell